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Guests
8
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Cabins
5
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Crew
6
| Length | GT | Built (REFIT) |
|---|---|---|
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136' 2"
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180 GT | 2000 (2023) |
| Beam | Draft | Top Speed |
| 30' 2" | 4' 11" | 68 Kts |
Foners is a 136'2" motor yacht delivered by Izar in 2000. The yacht's exteriors have been penned by Design Studio Spadolini, while Celeste Dell`Anna has designed her interiors.
Key Features
- Bullet-resistant superstructure
- Wind-tested sundeck airflow
- Triple Rolls-Royce turbines
- 70 knot top speed
Design & Construction
Designed around a planing aluminium hull and a GRP superstructure she features a 30'2" beam and a 4'11" draft. The yacht has an internal volume of 180 GT (Gross Tonnes).
Exterior Design
Foners presents a striking exterior shaped with aerodynamic precision, echoing influences from high-speed aircraft design. This streamlined profile is far from cosmetic - every curve and surface has been engineered for performance. Built in aluminum with a lightweight aramid-fiber composite superstructure, her exterior is as robust as it is aerodynamic, with the added advantage of being bullet-resistant. The hull features a unique double-chined form, where the outer chine is angled to deflect spray and enhance lift by around 2% over a flat chine. At speeds above 45 knots, she planes efficiently on the inner chine, reducing drag through minimized wetted surface.
With a shallow draft of just 1.5 meters (4ft 11in), Foners draws very little water, aiding performance and agility. Her displacement at half load is 140 tonnes, but this belies the careful attention to weight throughout the build. Titanium replaced stainless steel for many deck fittings, and every component was selected with weight savings in mind. So precise was the construction process that she was built on electronic strain gauges to monitor cumulative weight, and in the final phase, 20 tonnes of non-structural material were removed to meet the strict design target of 125.8 tonnes.
The flybridge doubles as a sundeck and features a second helm station alongside a generous lounge area. A deep bench seat backs onto a U-shaped alfresco dining space, surrounded by sunpads and additional seating built into the aft bulwark. A solid bimini top and surrounding side screens provide both shade and aerodynamic protection. Developed with wind tunnel testing at two U.S. universities, this airflow system channels the slipstream over and past the deck, ensuring that exhaust gases are not drawn back into guest areas at speed. The layout and flow of air along the side decks and stern are managed through integrated vents and wind deflectors, keeping the aft guest areas clear and comfortable during fast cruising.
Interior Design
The interior of Foners was entrusted to Italian designer Celeste dell’Anna, who delivered a refined and subtle aesthetic well suited to her role as a Royal Yacht. With only 16 tonnes allocated for the entire interior fit-out, the result is a masterclass in weight-conscious luxury. Traditional materials are recreated using modern lightweight alternatives - veneers over foamboard and composite panels maintain the appearance and strength of natural materials while dramatically reducing weight. Specialist German outfit Metrica handled the bespoke furniture and detailing, ensuring consistency throughout.
Design cues are understated yet elegant, using high-gloss lacewood veneer, stitched natural leathers, hand-painted panels, and ceiling treatments in pale Supersuede with geometric motifs. The wool carpeting mimics the woven texture of tatami mats, and even titanium grab handles are positioned with intent, offering both function and a cool contrast in tone.
The main deck hosts a welcoming saloon aft, which leads forward into a formal dining area. The dining table is cleverly reversible - its surface flips to reveal a leather-covered top for use as a conference table, balancing luxury with practicality.
Technology integration is exceptional. The bridge operates through a central digital system called PECS (Programmable Electronic Control System), managed by five computers. Through simple monitor interfaces, crew can control and monitor all major systems - engines, fuel management, ventilation, fire suppression, watertight integrity, and more. Each action is guided by programmable logic circuits that assess system readiness before completing tasks. Historic data logs aid maintenance and troubleshooting, and remote diagnostics are possible through satellite or wireless links. Manual override is also built in, with backup power provided via inverter and battery if required.
Instrumentation includes two custom display monitors and an accelerometer to measure G-forces on the structure at speed. Communications are similarly robust, with GSM, satellite, and radio links supplemented by secure connections to naval and governmental networks.
Accommodation
Despite the space allocated to propulsion systems, Foners accommodates up to eight guests across four spacious en suite staterooms located on the lower deck. The master and VIP suites both span the full beam and are almost equal in size, while two additional twin-berth cabins sit to port and starboard off a central passageway. The decision to have four larger cabins rather than five smaller ones prioritizes guest comfort, with each cabin offering its own shower room.
Crew accommodation is arranged across three cabins, supporting a team of up to six. The yacht’s internal layout ensures a balance between privacy for guests and efficient working space for the crew, with utility and technical areas well separated.
Every element of the accommodation reflects the same attention to material, weight, and comfort seen throughout the rest of the yacht. Thanks to the extensive noise and vibration analysis conducted by Van Capellen, and the precise engineering by the builders, noise levels remain impressively low - even with the power of three gas turbines located just beneath the saloon.
Performance & Capabilities
Motor yacht Foners is capable of reaching a top speed of 68 knots, and comfortably cruises at 15 knots. With her 11,888 gallon fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 2,073 nautical miles at 12 knots. Her planing hull design means she is fast and efficient as she slices through the water.
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